Adding Life to Your Pond
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
When it comes to creating a beautiful backyard living space, nothing speaks to enhancing your surrounding environment like a well-maintained pond.
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How to Solve 2 Common Pond Problems
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
Ornamental ponds are one of the best landscape features you can choose, but sometimes you'll run into minor problems that seem very, very major. Here are the two most common problems with newer ponds and how to troubleshoot them so that you have a pond that looks like the one pictured below.
What To Do About a Flooded Basement
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
We discussed waterproofing your home in a previous blog post. What happens if you did not take the precautionary steps to waterproof your home and your basement is flooded? Many homeowners put a lot of time and energy into their homes. Imagine the feeling one would have returning home to find a flooded basement. The feeling of frustration is overwhelming to see belongings submerged under water in your property. The best thing to do is to be prepared for a situation where there is bad weather or unexpected circumstances. Installing a sump pump will stop water from entering your basement during a bad storm. The process to remove water can be time consuming and stressful. Here are a few tips to addressing a flooded basement:
New Goodyear Suction & Discharge Hoses
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
TsurumiPumpSales.com is now proud to announce that all of our suction & discharge hoses are made from heavy duty rubber, courtesy of Goodyear. The lay flat discharge hoses are now rated for 80 PSIG and are still completely lay flat. The Goodyear suction hoses are made from reinforced rubber and PVC. Both Goodyear suction & discharge hoses come male x female coupled fitting, brass swivel ring and aluminum male threaded fittings.
Do You Really Need a Water Pump In Your Home Pond?
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
Tsurumi pumps have developed a reputation as the best waterproof pumps for use in a home pond or water feature. But do you really need a pump? The answer is yes, for three very good reasons:
Newest Tsurumi Pond Pump Update
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
Tsurumi has recently updated their entire line of pond pumps. The PN and PU series have now received the "-62" designation and the 50PU2.15S now has "-64" designation. Lets look into this major updates for all of these PN & PU models:
Tsurumi vs. Honda Generator
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
There are numerous generators available on the market at a wide array of prices. Some may ask, "Why do Tsurumi generators cost more then their competitors?" When comparing apples to apples, Tsurumi generators have no direct competition. Lets go into some of the differences between Tsurumi and Honda:
The Importance of Properly Caring for your Sump Pump
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
Properly installing and caring for your sump pump is something that many homeowners tend to overlook, assuming that it is very unlikely that something will every go awry with their plumbing. For better or worse, there are several reasons why property holders should keep an eye on their pump, even if nothing seems immediately problematic. For example, as part of the city’s annual inspection of sump pumps, Public Works employees in Sioux Falls, South Dakota will be periodically visiting residential locations to visually inspect each building’s pump during the month of August. Residents are expected to follow the instructions listed on the note to schedule an inspection as soon as possible.
How to Control Mosquitoes in Your Pond (Without Chemicals)
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
Maintaining an Outdoor Fish Pond
- By Eli Weinstock
- Aug 20, 2019
People who are looking to spice up their backyard and make it more unique often have the idea of adding a fish pond to their backyard. It can help cut down on bugs if they make the mistake of going to the water, and it brings a constant source of life that you can watch and enjoy during the warmer parts of the year. Enthusiasts of this addition to their yard must remember though, that a pond with fish will require weekly upkeep in order to keep it healthy and there is some important background learning to be done.
